Casual Paralegal (Technology)

Epiq, Australia’s leading supplier of Electronic Hearing services for law firms, private clients and government agencies, has offices across Australia providing e-trials, e-discovery, court reporting, and transcription services.

In order to meet the demand for our services, we have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal with a qualification in Law and IT to join a team delivering effective integration of technology for high-performing clients in Australia’s most complex trials is available.

About Us:

Epiq is a leading global provider of integrated technology, consultative and administrative services for the legal profession. Epiq subject-matter experts and technologies bring clarity to complexity, create efficiency through expertise, and deliver confidence to high-performing clients around the world.

Epiq, Australia’s premium supplier of transcription services, has offices across Australia providing court reporting, e-discovery, e-trials, and transcription services for government agencies, law firms and corporates. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Online Document Portal – data management
• In-Court Evidence Presentation
• Presenting documents called upon by counsel
• Evidence Tracking & Management
• Engaging and working with clients to ensure a smooth trial
• Working with technology in a variety of environments.

What does this role offer?

• Part of a dynamic team in a global company
• Experience aligned with your study
• Remarkable opportunity to work with barristers, top law firms and Judges
• Immersed into the day-to-day of trials including court procedure
• Transferrable skills to give a competitive edge in litigation
• Work from home or work from one of our offices – the role is flexible except when required for in-court evidence presentation.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Educational background in IT and Law
• Strong technical skills – able to quickly grasp IT concepts and processes
• Excel skills including knowledge in the use of excel formulae
• Client-centric approach and willing to work flexibly to deliver on client demands
• Attention to detail and ability to work outside standard business hours to meet client demand
• Candidates must be willing to undergo a National Police Check

Highly Regarded

• Knowledge in the use of other programming languages
• Legal experience and/or written experience of procedural aspects of hearings
• Business- style written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a distributed team environment
• Ability to travel

EDUCATION

Qualification in law, information systems or equivalent 

Applicants must include a cover letter.

By submitting an application to join Epiq you agree that you confirm that you are legally able to work in Australia. Epiq is an equal opportunity employer.

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